My experience meeting coach Train was inspirational and motivational. He taught me that when you’re going through something or regardless of your background you can become someone. He showed me that I can use my experiences and turn them into something positive and I’m forever grateful for running into him.
-Lonnie Mitchell
I have learned to control what I want for myself and to control my behavior. I used to have a lot of mixed feelings, but now I smile at a lot of things, even when someone is trying to break through that smile. I have had to balance myself through many stages in life. Having a mentor means having someone who understands what you're going through and genuinely cares. I had to learn that it is good to have a mentor, and it has helped me get to where I am today. It has helped me stay grounded, maintain the right mindset, and learn how to communicate properly with people. I have also learned that not everything we think is right in our minds. We all continue to learn as we go through life. I am who I am today because of the people I have had around me, including you, my mama, Chubby Chubbs, Dr. A, and her husband. If I had not learned to look at things the way you all did, I would probably be lost by now. So, thank you all for your support, guidance, and help.
-Demonte Woodfin